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OncologyNurseAdvisor.com offers clinical updates and evidence-based guidance to the oncology nurse community and includes regular coverage of a variety of topics.
A new global analysis indicated that second-hand smoke exposure continues to impose a substantial health burden despite declines in exposure prevalence 🚭
Source: @thelancetph.bsky.social
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Source: @thelancetph.bsky.social
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4yEn37K
October 8, 2026 at 12:05 AM
A new global analysis indicated that second-hand smoke exposure continues to impose a substantial health burden despite declines in exposure prevalence 🚭
Source: @thelancetph.bsky.social
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4yEn37K
Source: @thelancetph.bsky.social
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4yEn37K
An online survey from Rebecca Puddester, RN, found 90% of #OncNurses lack confidence in discussing geonomics risks
Those surveyed scored 38.8% on a geonomics knowledge assessment and 94% recognized the importance of further education.
📖 Read all the findings here: https://bit.ly/4hKLjhd
Those surveyed scored 38.8% on a geonomics knowledge assessment and 94% recognized the importance of further education.
📖 Read all the findings here: https://bit.ly/4hKLjhd
October 7, 2026 at 12:07 AM
An online survey from Rebecca Puddester, RN, found 90% of #OncNurses lack confidence in discussing geonomics risks
Those surveyed scored 38.8% on a geonomics knowledge assessment and 94% recognized the importance of further education.
📖 Read all the findings here: https://bit.ly/4hKLjhd
Those surveyed scored 38.8% on a geonomics knowledge assessment and 94% recognized the importance of further education.
📖 Read all the findings here: https://bit.ly/4hKLjhd
Quarterly nursing quality summits help in achieving and sustaining zero harm in #OncologyCare
Curious about the ways in which these summits have helped inpatient #OncNurses? Read our feature here🔽
https://bit.ly/4egjHiW
Curious about the ways in which these summits have helped inpatient #OncNurses? Read our feature here🔽
https://bit.ly/4egjHiW
October 5, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Quarterly nursing quality summits help in achieving and sustaining zero harm in #OncologyCare
Curious about the ways in which these summits have helped inpatient #OncNurses? Read our feature here🔽
https://bit.ly/4egjHiW
Curious about the ways in which these summits have helped inpatient #OncNurses? Read our feature here🔽
https://bit.ly/4egjHiW
Pain catastrophizing independently predicted #Cancer pain intensity and statistically accounted for part of the difference in pain intensity (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
🔗Read more about this study here: https://bit.ly/4rJQ3YR
🔗Read more about this study here: https://bit.ly/4rJQ3YR
October 3, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Pain catastrophizing independently predicted #Cancer pain intensity and statistically accounted for part of the difference in pain intensity (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
🔗Read more about this study here: https://bit.ly/4rJQ3YR
🔗Read more about this study here: https://bit.ly/4rJQ3YR
#RareCancers are uncommon, but together they represent ~20% of all cancer cases. 🎗️
On #RareCancerDay, we spotlight #OncNurses in advocating for early genomic testing, clinical trial access, and tailored care pathways.
How does your clinic support rare cancer patients? 👇
On #RareCancerDay, we spotlight #OncNurses in advocating for early genomic testing, clinical trial access, and tailored care pathways.
How does your clinic support rare cancer patients? 👇
September 30, 2026 at 9:07 PM
#RareCancers are uncommon, but together they represent ~20% of all cancer cases. 🎗️
On #RareCancerDay, we spotlight #OncNurses in advocating for early genomic testing, clinical trial access, and tailored care pathways.
How does your clinic support rare cancer patients? 👇
On #RareCancerDay, we spotlight #OncNurses in advocating for early genomic testing, clinical trial access, and tailored care pathways.
How does your clinic support rare cancer patients? 👇
A study in Frontiers in Psychology highlights the complex, multi-level drivers of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), which affects up to 70% of young breast cancer survivors (ages 18–40):
Read more about the study here: https://bit.ly/4xJh28l
Read more about the study here: https://bit.ly/4xJh28l
Complexity of Cancer Recurrence Fears Among Young Women With Breast Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Researchers evaluated the complex social and personal factors driving fear of cancer recurrence among young women with breast cancer.
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September 28, 2026 at 8:25 PM
A study in Frontiers in Psychology highlights the complex, multi-level drivers of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), which affects up to 70% of young breast cancer survivors (ages 18–40):
Read more about the study here: https://bit.ly/4xJh28l
Read more about the study here: https://bit.ly/4xJh28l
This week was #WorldCancerResearchDay!
Thank you to the researchers whose work has improved many patients' QoL and helped them live longer, healthier lives! ❤️
Thank you to the researchers whose work has improved many patients' QoL and helped them live longer, healthier lives! ❤️
September 25, 2026 at 6:45 PM
This week was #WorldCancerResearchDay!
Thank you to the researchers whose work has improved many patients' QoL and helped them live longer, healthier lives! ❤️
Thank you to the researchers whose work has improved many patients' QoL and helped them live longer, healthier lives! ❤️
#ColorectalCancer in many cases has genomic underpinnings that the #OncNurse should be aware of, according to a presentation at #ONSBridge2026 by Kathleen Calzone, PhD, RN, AGN-BC, FAAN, a research geneticist at the The NCI.
Read about her research here: https://bit.ly/4AwVJti
Read about her research here: https://bit.ly/4AwVJti
What Oncology Nurses Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer Genomic Factors - Oncology Nurse Advisor
A presentation at ONS Bridge 2026 highlights the germline and somatic genomic factors associated with colorectal cancer, emphasizing how nurses can utilize genomics to inform risk assessment and patie...
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September 24, 2026 at 8:38 PM
#ColorectalCancer in many cases has genomic underpinnings that the #OncNurse should be aware of, according to a presentation at #ONSBridge2026 by Kathleen Calzone, PhD, RN, AGN-BC, FAAN, a research geneticist at the The NCI.
Read about her research here: https://bit.ly/4AwVJti
Read about her research here: https://bit.ly/4AwVJti
Researchers have published the Core Competency Framework for Precision Oncology in eClinicalMed to help build a genomics-capable healthcare workforce, including #OncNurses
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4xvOPBP
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4xvOPBP
September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Researchers have published the Core Competency Framework for Precision Oncology in eClinicalMed to help build a genomics-capable healthcare workforce, including #OncNurses
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4xvOPBP
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4xvOPBP
A new study suggests spirituality can be a key factor in shared decision-making for patients being treated in the oncology setting
Source: the Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
Read our article: https://bit.ly/4cR9oBu
Source: the Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
Read our article: https://bit.ly/4cR9oBu
September 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
A new study suggests spirituality can be a key factor in shared decision-making for patients being treated in the oncology setting
Source: the Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
Read our article: https://bit.ly/4cR9oBu
Source: the Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
Read our article: https://bit.ly/4cR9oBu
It's #WorldLymphomaAwarenessDay! 💚
Metformin maintenance was associated with improved treatment response and survival among patients with diffuse large B-cell #Lymphoma (#DLBCL) and #HGBL!
Read about the research here: https://bit.ly/4Ab8I3K
Metformin maintenance was associated with improved treatment response and survival among patients with diffuse large B-cell #Lymphoma (#DLBCL) and #HGBL!
Read about the research here: https://bit.ly/4Ab8I3K
September 15, 2026 at 2:58 PM
It's #WorldLymphomaAwarenessDay! 💚
Metformin maintenance was associated with improved treatment response and survival among patients with diffuse large B-cell #Lymphoma (#DLBCL) and #HGBL!
Read about the research here: https://bit.ly/4Ab8I3K
Metformin maintenance was associated with improved treatment response and survival among patients with diffuse large B-cell #Lymphoma (#DLBCL) and #HGBL!
Read about the research here: https://bit.ly/4Ab8I3K
September is #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth 🩵
We recently published a guide to PTEN-deficient mCSPC for patients and practitioners.
Read more about this aggressive form of #ProstateCancer: https://bit.ly/4itJO9g
We recently published a guide to PTEN-deficient mCSPC for patients and practitioners.
Read more about this aggressive form of #ProstateCancer: https://bit.ly/4itJO9g
September 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
September is #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth 🩵
We recently published a guide to PTEN-deficient mCSPC for patients and practitioners.
Read more about this aggressive form of #ProstateCancer: https://bit.ly/4itJO9g
We recently published a guide to PTEN-deficient mCSPC for patients and practitioners.
Read more about this aggressive form of #ProstateCancer: https://bit.ly/4itJO9g
New from Psycho-Oncology: Over 53% of cancer outpatients reported clinically significant distress, yet 55.6% of those in high distress received no referral.
Link to the full article: https://bit.ly/4xROGtG
Link to the full article: https://bit.ly/4xROGtG
Improving Referrals After Distress Screening for Patient With Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor
A retrospective study evaluated the psychological distress oncology outpatients experience after distress screening and characterized subsequent referral pathways to assess how care teams can better m...
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September 11, 2026 at 6:42 PM
New from Psycho-Oncology: Over 53% of cancer outpatients reported clinically significant distress, yet 55.6% of those in high distress received no referral.
Link to the full article: https://bit.ly/4xROGtG
Link to the full article: https://bit.ly/4xROGtG
A study in the Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal finds that tailored education helps breast and #ColorectalCancer survivors better use Survivorship Care Plans when transitioning to primary care, supporting autonomy and continuity of care. 🎗️
Read our article: https://bit.ly/4daR863
#OncNurses
Read our article: https://bit.ly/4daR863
#OncNurses
September 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
A study in the Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal finds that tailored education helps breast and #ColorectalCancer survivors better use Survivorship Care Plans when transitioning to primary care, supporting autonomy and continuity of care. 🎗️
Read our article: https://bit.ly/4daR863
#OncNurses
Read our article: https://bit.ly/4daR863
#OncNurses
It's #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth! A new EHR-based algorithm, CMC-ID, to reliably identify children with medical complexity.
Version 6 achieved an 85.5% accuracy rate for youth transitioning to adult care, cutting manual screening burdens📊
Article: https://bit.ly/4inxzLr
Version 6 achieved an 85.5% accuracy rate for youth transitioning to adult care, cutting manual screening burdens📊
Article: https://bit.ly/4inxzLr
September 8, 2026 at 4:58 PM
It's #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth! A new EHR-based algorithm, CMC-ID, to reliably identify children with medical complexity.
Version 6 achieved an 85.5% accuracy rate for youth transitioning to adult care, cutting manual screening burdens📊
Article: https://bit.ly/4inxzLr
Version 6 achieved an 85.5% accuracy rate for youth transitioning to adult care, cutting manual screening burdens📊
Article: https://bit.ly/4inxzLr
New research explores using SABR and low-dose radiation for widespread polymetastatic disease to improve local control & prime immune responses for patients with #LungCancer and #ProstateCancer!
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4iA1Y9t
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4iA1Y9t
September 7, 2026 at 9:10 PM
New research explores using SABR and low-dose radiation for widespread polymetastatic disease to improve local control & prime immune responses for patients with #LungCancer and #ProstateCancer!
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4iA1Y9t
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4iA1Y9t
Researchers categorized best-evidence items into 3 domains to support complete decongestive therapy in women with breast cancer-related #Lymphedema
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4iNHppP
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4iNHppP
Evidence-Based Framework Supports CDT for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Investigators reviewed literature to identify core domains for delivering complete decongestive therapy to patients with breast cancer.
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September 4, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Researchers categorized best-evidence items into 3 domains to support complete decongestive therapy in women with breast cancer-related #Lymphedema
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4iNHppP
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4iNHppP
September is #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth!
Thank you to the #OncNurses, researchers, and caretakers who help patients with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma live longer, healthier lives!
Thank you to the #OncNurses, researchers, and caretakers who help patients with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma live longer, healthier lives!
September 3, 2026 at 11:19 PM
September is #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth!
Thank you to the #OncNurses, researchers, and caretakers who help patients with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma live longer, healthier lives!
Thank you to the #OncNurses, researchers, and caretakers who help patients with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma live longer, healthier lives!
Selective RET inhibitors like selpercatinib are reshaping advanced MTC care (source, The Oncologist).
In the phase 3 LIBRETTO-531 trial, selpercatinib reduced progression or death risk by 72% vs. multikinase inhibitors with far fewer drug discontinuations. 🧬🩺
📖 https://bit.ly/3SJiadF
In the phase 3 LIBRETTO-531 trial, selpercatinib reduced progression or death risk by 72% vs. multikinase inhibitors with far fewer drug discontinuations. 🧬🩺
📖 https://bit.ly/3SJiadF
September 2, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Selective RET inhibitors like selpercatinib are reshaping advanced MTC care (source, The Oncologist).
In the phase 3 LIBRETTO-531 trial, selpercatinib reduced progression or death risk by 72% vs. multikinase inhibitors with far fewer drug discontinuations. 🧬🩺
📖 https://bit.ly/3SJiadF
In the phase 3 LIBRETTO-531 trial, selpercatinib reduced progression or death risk by 72% vs. multikinase inhibitors with far fewer drug discontinuations. 🧬🩺
📖 https://bit.ly/3SJiadF
New study in @frontiersin.bsky.social shows that guided open communication in #PalliativeCare significantly improves QoL for #LungCancer patients.
This nursing strategy led to reduced anxiety, depression, pain, and fatigue. 🫁🩺🩵
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/45wydOV
This nursing strategy led to reduced anxiety, depression, pain, and fatigue. 🫁🩺🩵
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/45wydOV
August 31, 2026 at 4:10 PM
New study in @frontiersin.bsky.social shows that guided open communication in #PalliativeCare significantly improves QoL for #LungCancer patients.
This nursing strategy led to reduced anxiety, depression, pain, and fatigue. 🫁🩺🩵
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/45wydOV
This nursing strategy led to reduced anxiety, depression, pain, and fatigue. 🫁🩺🩵
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/45wydOV
A #BMCCancer study of high-risk breast cancer patients reveals a crucial gap in care: patients need personalized, tailored info at every stage of genetic testing 🧬
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ghL9NE
@bmc.springernature.com
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ghL9NE
@bmc.springernature.com
August 26, 2026 at 10:50 PM
A #BMCCancer study of high-risk breast cancer patients reveals a crucial gap in care: patients need personalized, tailored info at every stage of genetic testing 🧬
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ghL9NE
@bmc.springernature.com
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ghL9NE
@bmc.springernature.com
New from Cancer Nursing: #HemOnc inpatients experience increased loneliness and social isolation in week long hospital stays.🏥💔
Risk for Loneliness: 73% ➡️ 82%
Social Isolation:15% ➡️ 37%
How can #OncNurses help mitigate this critical issue?🔽
https://bit.ly/4zAhEiK
Risk for Loneliness: 73% ➡️ 82%
Social Isolation:15% ➡️ 37%
How can #OncNurses help mitigate this critical issue?🔽
https://bit.ly/4zAhEiK
August 25, 2026 at 4:58 PM
New from Cancer Nursing: #HemOnc inpatients experience increased loneliness and social isolation in week long hospital stays.🏥💔
Risk for Loneliness: 73% ➡️ 82%
Social Isolation:15% ➡️ 37%
How can #OncNurses help mitigate this critical issue?🔽
https://bit.ly/4zAhEiK
Risk for Loneliness: 73% ➡️ 82%
Social Isolation:15% ➡️ 37%
How can #OncNurses help mitigate this critical issue?🔽
https://bit.ly/4zAhEiK
Research from @cincychildrens.bsky.social integrated the Baxter Animated Retching Faces (BARF) scale into #PediatricOncology care 🏥
Daily nausea documentation from #OncNurses for chemotherapy patients jumped from 5% to a sustained 90% over 2 years! 📊✨
Read: https://bit.ly/4cYsgyd
Daily nausea documentation from #OncNurses for chemotherapy patients jumped from 5% to a sustained 90% over 2 years! 📊✨
Read: https://bit.ly/4cYsgyd
August 24, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Research from @cincychildrens.bsky.social integrated the Baxter Animated Retching Faces (BARF) scale into #PediatricOncology care 🏥
Daily nausea documentation from #OncNurses for chemotherapy patients jumped from 5% to a sustained 90% over 2 years! 📊✨
Read: https://bit.ly/4cYsgyd
Daily nausea documentation from #OncNurses for chemotherapy patients jumped from 5% to a sustained 90% over 2 years! 📊✨
Read: https://bit.ly/4cYsgyd
#ICYMI Family support moderated the relationship between nutritional literacy and self-efficacy in gastrointestinal cancer, according to results of a study published in @frontiersin.bsky.social
📖 See more: https://bit.ly/4qu7NHb
#GICancer
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#GICancer
Family Support, Self-Efficacy, Nutritional Literacy Impact Anorexia in GI Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor
A cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between nutritional literacy and anorexic behavior in adults with gastrointestinal cancer.
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August 21, 2026 at 5:54 PM
#ICYMI Family support moderated the relationship between nutritional literacy and self-efficacy in gastrointestinal cancer, according to results of a study published in @frontiersin.bsky.social
📖 See more: https://bit.ly/4qu7NHb
#GICancer
📖 See more: https://bit.ly/4qu7NHb
#GICancer
Inpatient oncology is complex, but Multidisciplinary Rounds (MDRs) are transforming how we deliver care! 🩺✨
Christina Passio, MSN, RN, NE-BC breaks down the potential benefits it has to inpatient #Oncology units in our latest feature story: https://bit.ly/4znvwg6
Christina Passio, MSN, RN, NE-BC breaks down the potential benefits it has to inpatient #Oncology units in our latest feature story: https://bit.ly/4znvwg6
Multidisciplinary Rounds in Oncology Elevate Communication and Patient Care - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Discover the potential benefits of implementing multidisciplinary rounds to support patients and frontline nurses in inpatient oncology units.
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August 20, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Inpatient oncology is complex, but Multidisciplinary Rounds (MDRs) are transforming how we deliver care! 🩺✨
Christina Passio, MSN, RN, NE-BC breaks down the potential benefits it has to inpatient #Oncology units in our latest feature story: https://bit.ly/4znvwg6
Christina Passio, MSN, RN, NE-BC breaks down the potential benefits it has to inpatient #Oncology units in our latest feature story: https://bit.ly/4znvwg6